Overview of Public Sector Adaptation and Mitigation Policy for the Built Environment

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1 Overview of Public Sector Adaptation and Mitigation Policy for the Built Environment Billy Black Construction Procurement Policy sub-division

2 Who is DFP Properties Division (PD) Building Regulations EPBD Energy Performance Certificates / Display Energy Certificates Inspection of A/C systems Public Sector Energy Campaign Properties Maintenance - DFP website 2 2

3 Who is CPD CPD is a Directorate within the Department of Finance and Personnel responsible for: Development of Public Procurement Policy, Best Practice and Performance Support to the Procurement Board Procuring Goods/Services/Works for Northern Ireland Departments, Agencies, NDPBs and Public Corporations Estimated Central Government Spend on Capital Investment Projects 1.7 Billion 3 3

4 Key Aims of Public Procurement Practice Compliance with Regulations (EU Procurement) Best Value for Money (Whole Life Value) contracts not awarded solely on lowest price can take into account ESE objectives Open and Transparent Competitions comprehensive evaluation of tenders against predetermined quality and price criteria linked to subject matter Integration with wider Executive Policies (e.g. Equality & Sustainable Development) 4 4

5 Centres of Procurement Expertise (CoPEs) Central Procurement Directorate Health Estates (HEIG) Regional Supplies Services Education and Library Boards NI Water Roads Service Northern Ireland Housing Executive Translink Education & Library Boards 5 5

6 Key Sustainability Drivers Northern Sustainable Development Strategy NISDS Departmental Implementation Plan - Focus on the future DFP Departmental Sustainability Action Plan Policy Framework for Construction Procurement Northern Ireland Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2006 section

7 DFP Implementation Plan New DFP Sustainable Development Action plan Energy Efficiency Action Plan for the office estate for energy efficiency/ carbon reduction Building Regulations (Part F) amendments in 2011, 2013 and Implement Energy Performance of Buildings Directive which requires new buildings occupied and owned by public authorities to be nearly zero carbon by CPD will develop model clauses on sustainable development, by September 2011, for inclusion in future public sector contracts as appropriate. 7 7

8 Policy Framework for Construction Procurement (six key aspects) Northern Ireland Guidance to Expenditure Appraisal & Evaluation NIGEAE Procurement through Centre of Expertise Achieving Excellence for NI Initiative DCAL Policy on Architecture and the Built Environment Gateway Review Process Sustainable Procurement in Construction 8 8

9 Sustainable Procurement in construction Proposal for Promoting Equality and Sustainable Development CIFNI requirements ESE Sustainable construction Group Government Clients Sustainable Action Plan Sustainable Construction Group Guidance 9 9

10 Chaired by CPD CIFNI: Construction Industry Forum for Northern Ireland CIGNI: Construction Industry Group for Northern Ireland GCCG: Government Construction Clients Group SIB - Strategic Investment Board 10

11 CIFNI Requirements Examples of items that form part of project specifications are outlined below:- Environmental Site waste management plan. Targets for recycle/reuse content. BREEAM rating. Energy/water consumption. Carbon neutrality. Sustainable timber. Considerate Contractor Scheme. Government Buying Standards Environmental management system (TBA) 11 11

12 Sustainable Construction Group Social, economic and environmental matters are a fundamental part of project delivery ISTs are required to comply with Original GCC Sustainability Action Plan 2004 published by the Government Construction Clients Group New GCC Action plan ( ) published November 2012 Guidance notes from the Sustainable Construction Group 12 12

13 GCC Sustainability Action Plan Key themes in the SAP (2012) Key themes in the SAP (2003) 1 Re-use Existing Built Assets Re-use Existing Built Assets 2 Design for Minimum Waste Design for Minimum Waste 3 Aim for Lean Construction Aim for Lean Construction 4 Minimise Energy in Construction and Use Climate Change Mitigation 5 Do not Pollute Do not Pollute 6 Preserve and Enhance Bio-Diversity Preserve and Enhance Bio-Diversity 7 Conserve Water Resources Conserve Water Resources 8 Respect for People Respect for People 9 Set Targets Set Targets 10 Climate Change Adaptation 11 Procurement 12 Design 13 Innovation 14 Better Regulation 15 Materials 13 13

14 GCC Sustainability Action Plan - Adaptation CoPEs to take account of: OGC Guidance Adapting your procurement Design for Future Climate (Technology Strategy Board Document) 14 14

15 OGC - Adapting your Procurement Acknowledges that the impacts of climate change will increasingly affect our built environment, infrastructure and the public services which we rely on. It is possible to adapt your procurement within existing frameworks and procurement rules there is no legal reason not to and it makes sense to reduce long-term risk from climate change to a project

16 OGC - Adapting your Procurement HM Treasury Green Book Accounting for the Effects of Climate Change. Adapting your procurement is complementary to the Green Book Supplementary Guidance So is also supplementary to NIGEAE 16 16

17 Adaptation Design for the Future - Technology Strategy Board Report is the outworking of 18 months of consultation (2009/10) between climate scientists and construction experts Technical - Design Brief level 17 17

18 Design for the Future - Contents 18 18

19 Sustainable Construction Group Guidance Includes input from CoPEs Sets out guidance and procedures on :- GN 1 - General Roles and Responsibilities GN 2 - Targets for Recycling GN 3 - CD&E Waste Material (inc Site Waste Management Plans) GN 4 - Promotes Reuse and Recycle GN 5 - Considerate Constructors Scheme GN 6 - Demolition Protocol GN 7 Sustainable Design in the Built Environment 19 19

20 SCG Guidance: Guidance Note 7- Sustainable Design in the Built Environment Principles of Sustainable Design Low Carbon Design Resource Efficiency Reducing Environmental Risks Conserve Water Resources Use Healthy Materials Responsibly Source Materials Preserve and Enhance Bio-diversity Design for healthy, secure and productive working Environments. Support Communities Design to Optimise Whole-Life Value (WLV) Integrated Design Process BIM 20 20

21 Guidance Note 8 Sustainable & Durable Concrete Purpose is to assist Government Construction Clients, Project Managers, and Client Advisors in the specification and use of concrete. It aims to achieve:- The specification of durable concrete; Responsible sourcing of concrete constituents; Reducing carbon emissions of concrete in local building and infrastructure projects; & To be relevant to the Northern Ireland market and construction industry. Jointly Developed by SCG and QPANI :

22 Sustainable Construction Examples 22 22

23 New HQ for Waterways Ireland Waterways - BREEAM Offices Achieved max score of 10 for EPI PRONI - BREEAM Offices Highest Score in NI to date 77.39% CEEQUAL for Civil engineering New HQ for PRONI Example BREEAM Assessment - Excellent 23 23

24 Example Mackie's - Site Location Sustainable Site Development Re-use of all Concrete on Site On Site Treatment of Contamination Building takedown & reuse 10,000 m 3 concrete re-used 250 t steel recycled 24 24

25 Example Mackie's - Concrete Re-use & Cost Savings Concrete Re-use 25% as structural fill material behind retaining wall 20% in road construction as capping 10% as fill for pipe trenches 45% as general fill to form development plateau Cost Savings Concrete crushing and re-use 250,000 Ash Treatment 100,000 Lorry movements saved 20,000 miles 25 25

26 Maze/Long Kesh Redevelopment Sustainable Site Development Reuse Infrastructure Segregation and re-use of Materials In-Situ Contamination Treatment Steel Frame Building Dismantled and Reerected Value of Crushed Stone 350,000 Steel for recycling 1,600 tonnes Lorry movements saved 99,000 miles CO2 saved 180 tonnes 26 26

27 Northern Ireland Civil Service Office Estate Energy Efficiency/Carbon Reduction Plan 2011/14 summary of planned actions. Mechanism 1. Reduction in the footprint of the NICS office estate 2. Capital investments in energy efficiency measures and equipment 3. Behavioural change in staff occupying the NICS office estate Total Projected annual energy savings over 3 years 3.7% (3,444 MWH) 1.5% (1,396 MWH) 5.08% (4,728 MWh) 10.2% (9,568 MWh) 27 27

28 1 st Year Progress 10,000 m 2 of office space vacated. Voltage optimisation installed in 11 buildings 17 recommendations from CIBSE structured surveys implemented Building energy management interfaces installed in 68 buildings Automatic meter reading (AMR) installed in 74 buildings Four Energy Awareness seminars have been held for premises officers. Reporting data indicates a weather-corrected saving of 3.4% has been achieved

29 Renewable Pilot Projects Biomass fuel for biomass boiler (hot water) Solar Thermal (ST) (hot water) Photovoltaic panels (PV) (electric) 29 29

30 RENEWABLE PILOT PROJECTS Summary of Findings Biomass Heating Best suited where a stable, predictable load is required not particularly suited to office. Solar Thermal Various technical difficulties experienced Did not prove cost effective Solar PV Large capital cost with poor payback; however, Proved to be highly reliable with low maintenance requirements therefore could be the most attractive option should capital costs reduce 30 30

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